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Major

Major Requirements

Finance majors study financial management and emerging trends in the finance field. Students are exposed to the theory and practice in corporate finance, financial institutions, investments, international finance, financial planning, speculative markets, insurance, real estate and other related areas. The finance major introduces students to the important concepts necessary to gain the managerial skills and analytical tools necessary for managing portfolios, analyzing security investments, providing funds for a business, and controlling and planning the flow of funds within an enterprise.

The BSBA in Finance requires completion of a minimum of 21 credit hours in finance. A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in the finance major and a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 overall must be maintained to graduate. Students may choose to specialize in one of four concentration areas; Investments, Corporate Finance, Financial Institutions, or Financial Planning.

Term:

Offered Both Fall and Spring

FIN-315 Principles of Investments

Prerequisites:

FIN 200 (formerly FIN 310); Junior standing

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course covers the investment of funds by individuals and institutions. Focuses on analysis of investments and security markets, and the mechanics of trading and investing. A variety of investment vehicles are discussed, including stocks, bonds, futures, and options.

Term:

Offered Both Fall and Spring

FIN-417 Multinational Financial Management

Prerequisites:

FIN 200 (formerly FIN 310); Junior standing

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course covers the financing, investment and working capital management process of multinational corporations, considering such variables as exchange risk, political risk, accounting regulations and tax laws.

Term:

Offered Both Fall and Spring

Type:

Global Engagement Experience

FIN-419 Problems of Managerial Finance

Prerequisites:

FIN 311; Two FIN major required or elective courses; Senior standing

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course is an in-depth study of current finance theory and methodology applicable to the firm through case analyses, computer work and recent publications. It is a capstone course where students learn how to integrate financial theories and principles to reach optimal financial decisions in practice.

Term:

Offered Both Fall and Spring

Elective Courses, 3 Courses, 9 Credits

Select three from the following:

FIN-313 General Insurance

Prerequisites:

FIN 200 (formerly FIN 310); Junior standing

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course includes the theory, practice and problems of risk bearing in business and personal pursuits including life, property and casualty insurance and dealing with contract analysis and investments as well as corporate risk management.

Term:

Offered Fall Term

FIN-317 Real Estate

Prerequisites:

FIN 200 (formerly FIN 310)

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course focuses primarily on real estate investment and many different approaches are discussed. The course examines related areas of law, finance, insurance, taxation, appraisal and brokerage.

Term:

Offered Both Fall and Spring

FIN-319 Money and Capital Markets

Prerequisites:

EC 101; EC 102; Junior standing

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course covers characteristics, structure and function of money and capital markets with a focus on the recent events relating to financial markets and their impact on the corporate financing behavior and the interrelationship among the various financial markets. Also, each type of financial institution and its internationalization are discussed.

Term:

Offered Both Fall and Spring

FIN-401 Practical Financial Planning

Prerequisites:

FIN 200 (formerly FIN 310), Junior standing

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course is designed to expose the student to the wide range of financial planning tools and techniques available today to the professional financial planner as well as to the individual. By the end of the course the student should be able to construct a sensible and workable financial plan for a client.

Term:

Offered Spring Term

FIN-408 Fixed Income Securities Analysis

Prerequisites:

FIN-315

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course introduces students to fixed income securities and related capital markets. It covers such topics as bond valuation, bond portfolio management, Treasury securities and markets, fixed income derivatives, mortgage- and asset-backed securities, and convertible bonds. As a part of their studies, students will be trained in using Bloomberg terminal and will receive Bloomberg certification upon completion of this course.

FIN-409 Securities Analysis

Prerequisites:

FIN 315

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course is focused on the security analysis of stocks with the goal of managing the Suffolk University student-run portfolio. The material is pertinent to the security analyst - particularly the equity analyst who must issue a buy, hold or sell recommendations on stocks. By the end of the course, the student should feel competent in writing a thorough, credible equity research report or investment analysis that meets the highest standards of professionalism.

FIN-410 Analysis of Financial Statements

Prerequisites:

FIN 200 (formerly FIN 310), Junior standing

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course covers the analysis and interpretation of financial statements. It is designed to help investors and managers in their assessment of a business entity. It also covers comparative financial statements and trend and ratio analysis.

Term:

Offered Fall Term

FIN-411 Futures and Options

Prerequisites:

FIN 315; Junior standing;

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course is an in-depth analysis of derivatives: futures, options, and swaps. The course explains why these securities exist, where and how they are traded, how to employ them in managing risk, and how to accurately price them. It also covers the use of these derivatives in the context hedging or speculation.

Term:

Offered Spring Term

FIN-413 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management

Prerequisites:

FIN 315, Junior standing

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course is an advanced course in investment analysis stressing efficient frontier and diversification. Also studies portfolio construction and management, and the tradeoff of risk versus return.

Term:

Offered Fall Term

FIN-415 Capital Budgeting

Prerequisites:

FIN 311 or permission of instructor, Junior standing

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course develops the practical techniques and decision rules in the evaluation and selection of long-term investment projects. Teaching is oriented towards discussion of readings and case studies. Readings should provide students with understanding of capital budgeting techniques, and case studies should allow them to apply the techniques to real-world problems with the help of the computer.

Term:

Offered Fall Term

FIN-422 Estate Planning

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course provides an introduction to estate planning, including a discussion of wills, intestacy, and tax consequences of estate planning techniques. The course will prepare students to discuss the necessity, objectives and techniques of estate planning with clients. It will introduce students to the consequences of intestacy and the uses of wills. Additionally, students will learn the basic concepts of the federal estate, gift and income tax rules that apply to certain estate plans and how to use them for the benefit of clients.

Term:

Offered Fall Term

FIN-423 Retirement Planning

Prerequisites:

FIN 200 (formerly FIN 310)

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course examines financial planning for retirement and presents a comprehensive process for doing such a planning. Among the main topics covered are setting financial objectives for retirement, planning for adequate retirement income, social security and other governmental benefits, understanding qualified and non- qualified plans, pre- and post-retirement investment planning, planning for long-term care, and planning for incapacity.

Term:

Offered Spring Term

FIN-432 Financial Institutions

Prerequisites:

FIN 200(formerly FIN 310); FIN 319

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course analyzes the role of financial institutions, such as commercial banks, savings and loans, and mutual savings banks in the economy. Topics covered also include dynamic changes in functions of financial institutions and increasing influence of alternative institutions like hedge fund, private equity fund, and venture capitalist.

Term:

Prerequisites:

FIN 200(formerly FIN 310); Junior standing; 3.3 GPA

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course analyzes the origins and consequences of the current financial situation from a variety of different economic and political perspectives. It offers students the opportunity to explore the chain of events that preceded the global financial crisis, monitor markets on a real-time basis (using Bloomberg) and provides a forum to discuss solutions and independently generate ideas. Among the main topics covered are asset pricing, derivative securities, financial engineering, risk management and the role of financial institutions, central banks and government agencies in global markets.

Term:

Offered Spring Term

Type:

Prerequisites:

FIN-315 and Junior standing and at least a 3.3 GPA

Credits:

3.00

Description:

The course will augment and extend students' finance skills, tools and concepts learned in core finance and investment courses and blend the theory with real world application. The course utilizes the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute Investment Series textbook to facilitate the mastery of quantitative methods, data analytics and their application in today's investment process for stocks, bonds, futures and options. In addition to review of time value of money, discounted cash flow and statistical/probability analysis, the course will cover advanced concepts such as correlation and regression and their real world application in finance and investments. An important part of the course will be the ability to distinguish useful information from the overwhelming quantity of available data. Additional topics will include valuation methods/models, quantitative investment strategies, technical analysis, trading strategies & execution of transactions, quantitative/algorithmic & high frequency trading. Material will be reinforced with hands-on application of utilizing real time trading and market data platforms. Microsoft Excel, applications utilized in the financial industry, statistical/mathematical and programming platforms will be used extensively throughout the course. Guest speakers will be scheduled to speak about certain topics and their experiences.

Term:

Offered Fall Term

Type:

Honors

FIN-450 Mutual Funds

Prerequisites:

FIN 200(formerly FIN 310);

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course introduces students to the mutual fund industry and its evolution into the brokerage business. The course focuses on developing this foundation knowledge through classroom discussions and case analysis with guest experts in the various aspects of mutual funds.

FIN-475 Case Studies in Financial Planning

Prerequisites:

FIN-200

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course examines professional issues in financial planning, including ethical considerations, regulation and certification requirements, written communication skills, and professional responsibility. Students are expected to utilize skills obtained in other courses and work experiences in the completion of a comprehensive personal finance case, other mini-case studies, and calculation templates.

FIN-510 Independent Study in Finance

Prerequisites:

instructor's (full time), chair's, dean's approval

Credits:

1.00- 6.00

Description:

Independent study allows students to expand their classroom experience by completing research in an area of interest not already covered by Suffolk courses. The student designs a unique project and finds a full-time faculty member with expertise in that topic who agrees to sponsor it and provide feedback as the proposal is refined. A well designed and executed research project broadens and/or deepens learning in a major or minor area of study and may also enhance a student's marketability to potential future employers. Students cannot register for an Independent Study until a full proposal is approved by the faculty sponsor, department chair, and academic dean. Many Independent study proposals require revisions before approval is granted; even with revisions independent study approval is NOT guaranteed. Students are strongly encouraged to submit a proposal in enough time to register for a different course if the proposal is not accepted. For complete instructions, see the SBS Independent/Directed Study Agreement and Proposal form available online.

Term:

Offered Both Fall and Spring

FIN-550 Special Topics Finance

Prerequisites:

FIN-315; see department for course topic

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course is an in-depth analysis of timely special issues in finance. Specific topics are announced when the course is scheduled. Additional prerequisites are based upon the individual topic.

Required Experiential Component, 1 Course, 0 Credit

Finance majors must complete 150 hours of preprofessional finance experience prior to graduating. Experience may be acquired through an internship, part- or full-time employment, or cooperative education. Students must register for FIN 560, Finance Practicum, during or immediately before the semester in which they complete the required 150 hours. The experiential component carries no academic credit, nor requires any tuition, and will be graded pass/fail. Approval of this experience must be obtained from the Finance Department.

FIN-560 Finance Practicum

Prerequisites:

Must obtain approval from FIN dept

Credits:

0.00

Description:

Required of all Finance majors. Majors will have an approved 150 hours of finance experience. Experience may be acquired through internship, part- or full-time employment or cooperative education. Zero Credit

Term:

Offered Both Fall and Spring

Concentrations

Finance Concentrations

Finance majors may choose to specialize in one of four areas. All majors complete the 4 required core courses ( FIN 311, FIN 315, FIN 417 and FIN 419) as well as the required Finance Practicum, FIN 560. In addition to these requirements, finance majors who choose to specialize follow the instructions for their area of interest.

1. Investments

Required courses:

FIN-411 Futures and Options

Prerequisites:

FIN 315; Junior standing;

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course is an in-depth analysis of derivatives: futures, options, and swaps. The course explains why these securities exist, where and how they are traded, how to employ them in managing risk, and how to accurately price them. It also covers the use of these derivatives in the context hedging or speculation.

Term:

Offered Spring Term

FIN-413 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management

Prerequisites:

FIN 315, Junior standing

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course is an advanced course in investment analysis stressing efficient frontier and diversification. Also studies portfolio construction and management, and the tradeoff of risk versus return.

Term:

Offered Fall Term

Choose ONE

FIN-317 Real Estate

Prerequisites:

FIN 200 (formerly FIN 310)

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course focuses primarily on real estate investment and many different approaches are discussed. The course examines related areas of law, finance, insurance, taxation, appraisal and brokerage.

Term:

Offered Both Fall and Spring

FIN-319 Money and Capital Markets

Prerequisites:

EC 101; EC 102; Junior standing

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course covers characteristics, structure and function of money and capital markets with a focus on the recent events relating to financial markets and their impact on the corporate financing behavior and the interrelationship among the various financial markets. Also, each type of financial institution and its internationalization are discussed.

Term:

Offered Both Fall and Spring

FIN-408 Fixed Income Securities Analysis

Prerequisites:

FIN-315

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course introduces students to fixed income securities and related capital markets. It covers such topics as bond valuation, bond portfolio management, Treasury securities and markets, fixed income derivatives, mortgage- and asset-backed securities, and convertible bonds. As a part of their studies, students will be trained in using Bloomberg terminal and will receive Bloomberg certification upon completion of this course.

FIN-409 Securities Analysis

Prerequisites:

FIN 315

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course is focused on the security analysis of stocks with the goal of managing the Suffolk University student-run portfolio. The material is pertinent to the security analyst - particularly the equity analyst who must issue a buy, hold or sell recommendations on stocks. By the end of the course, the student should feel competent in writing a thorough, credible equity research report or investment analysis that meets the highest standards of professionalism.

FIN-410 Analysis of Financial Statements

Prerequisites:

FIN 200 (formerly FIN 310), Junior standing

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course covers the analysis and interpretation of financial statements. It is designed to help investors and managers in their assessment of a business entity. It also covers comparative financial statements and trend and ratio analysis.

Term:

Offered Fall Term

FIN-450 Mutual Funds

Prerequisites:

FIN 200(formerly FIN 310);

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course introduces students to the mutual fund industry and its evolution into the brokerage business. The course focuses on developing this foundation knowledge through classroom discussions and case analysis with guest experts in the various aspects of mutual funds.

Prerequisites:

FIN-315 and Junior standing and at least a 3.3 GPA

Credits:

3.00

Description:

The course will augment and extend students' finance skills, tools and concepts learned in core finance and investment courses and blend the theory with real world application. The course utilizes the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute Investment Series textbook to facilitate the mastery of quantitative methods, data analytics and their application in today's investment process for stocks, bonds, futures and options. In addition to review of time value of money, discounted cash flow and statistical/probability analysis, the course will cover advanced concepts such as correlation and regression and their real world application in finance and investments. An important part of the course will be the ability to distinguish useful information from the overwhelming quantity of available data. Additional topics will include valuation methods/models, quantitative investment strategies, technical analysis, trading strategies & execution of transactions, quantitative/algorithmic & high frequency trading. Material will be reinforced with hands-on application of utilizing real time trading and market data platforms. Microsoft Excel, applications utilized in the financial industry, statistical/mathematical and programming platforms will be used extensively throughout the course. Guest speakers will be scheduled to speak about certain topics and their experiences.

Term:

Offered Fall Term

Type:

Honors

2. Corporate Finance

Required courses:

FIN-415 Capital Budgeting

Prerequisites:

FIN 311 or permission of instructor, Junior standing

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course develops the practical techniques and decision rules in the evaluation and selection of long-term investment projects. Teaching is oriented towards discussion of readings and case studies. Readings should provide students with understanding of capital budgeting techniques, and case studies should allow them to apply the techniques to real-world problems with the help of the computer.

Term:

Offered Fall Term

FIN-410 Analysis of Financial Statements

Prerequisites:

FIN 200 (formerly FIN 310), Junior standing

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course covers the analysis and interpretation of financial statements. It is designed to help investors and managers in their assessment of a business entity. It also covers comparative financial statements and trend and ratio analysis.

Term:

Offered Fall Term

Choose ONE

FIN-317 Real Estate

Prerequisites:

FIN 200 (formerly FIN 310)

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course focuses primarily on real estate investment and many different approaches are discussed. The course examines related areas of law, finance, insurance, taxation, appraisal and brokerage.

Term:

Offered Both Fall and Spring

FIN-411 Futures and Options

Prerequisites:

FIN 315; Junior standing;

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course is an in-depth analysis of derivatives: futures, options, and swaps. The course explains why these securities exist, where and how they are traded, how to employ them in managing risk, and how to accurately price them. It also covers the use of these derivatives in the context hedging or speculation.

Term:

Offered Spring Term

3. Financial Institutions

Required courses:

FIN-319 Money and Capital Markets

Prerequisites:

EC 101; EC 102; Junior standing

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course covers characteristics, structure and function of money and capital markets with a focus on the recent events relating to financial markets and their impact on the corporate financing behavior and the interrelationship among the various financial markets. Also, each type of financial institution and its internationalization are discussed.

Term:

Offered Both Fall and Spring

FIN-432 Financial Institutions

Prerequisites:

FIN 200(formerly FIN 310); FIN 319

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course analyzes the role of financial institutions, such as commercial banks, savings and loans, and mutual savings banks in the economy. Topics covered also include dynamic changes in functions of financial institutions and increasing influence of alternative institutions like hedge fund, private equity fund, and venture capitalist.

Term:

Offered Spring Term

Choose ONE:

FIN-313 General Insurance

Prerequisites:

FIN 200 (formerly FIN 310); Junior standing

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course includes the theory, practice and problems of risk bearing in business and personal pursuits including life, property and casualty insurance and dealing with contract analysis and investments as well as corporate risk management.

Term:

Offered Fall Term

FIN-450 Mutual Funds

Prerequisites:

FIN 200(formerly FIN 310);

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course introduces students to the mutual fund industry and its evolution into the brokerage business. The course focuses on developing this foundation knowledge through classroom discussions and case analysis with guest experts in the various aspects of mutual funds.

4. Financial Planning

Financial Planning (FP) offers a valuable opportunity for students to pursue a career in financial planning. Financial planners analyze and provide advice on all areas of a person’s financial life: investment management, retirement planning, estate planning, income tax management and insurance. In most cases, financial planners’ analyses and recommendations are provided to clients in a written financial plan. The planner may then coordinate the implementation of the plan and periodically review it to account for changes in the client’s life and current economic conditions.

Finance majors who choose to specialize in Financial Planning complete all of the following requirements:

ACCT-320 Federal Taxation I

Prerequisites:

ACCT 202

Credits:

3.00

Description:

Focuses on the federal income taxation of individuals with some discussion of business taxation. Explores the basic structure of individual income taxation, including the individual tax formula, income, deductions, and credits, and provides an introduction to property transactions. Emphasizes how tax laws affect everyday personal and business decisions.

Term:

Offered Both Fall and Spring

FIN-313 General Insurance

Prerequisites:

FIN 200 (formerly FIN 310); Junior standing

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course includes the theory, practice and problems of risk bearing in business and personal pursuits including life, property and casualty insurance and dealing with contract analysis and investments as well as corporate risk management.

Term:

Offered Fall Term

FIN-401 Practical Financial Planning

Prerequisites:

FIN 200 (formerly FIN 310), Junior standing

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course is designed to expose the student to the wide range of financial planning tools and techniques available today to the professional financial planner as well as to the individual. By the end of the course the student should be able to construct a sensible and workable financial plan for a client.

Term:

Offered Spring Term

FIN-422 Estate Planning

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course provides an introduction to estate planning, including a discussion of wills, intestacy, and tax consequences of estate planning techniques. The course will prepare students to discuss the necessity, objectives and techniques of estate planning with clients. It will introduce students to the consequences of intestacy and the uses of wills. Additionally, students will learn the basic concepts of the federal estate, gift and income tax rules that apply to certain estate plans and how to use them for the benefit of clients.

Term:

Offered Fall Term

FIN-423 Retirement Planning

Prerequisites:

FIN 200 (formerly FIN 310)

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course examines financial planning for retirement and presents a comprehensive process for doing such a planning. Among the main topics covered are setting financial objectives for retirement, planning for adequate retirement income, social security and other governmental benefits, understanding qualified and non- qualified plans, pre- and post-retirement investment planning, planning for long-term care, and planning for incapacity.

Term:

Offered Spring Term

FIN-475 Case Studies in Financial Planning

Prerequisites:

FIN-200

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course examines professional issues in financial planning, including ethical considerations, regulation and certification requirements, written communication skills, and professional responsibility. Students are expected to utilize skills obtained in other courses and work experiences in the completion of a comprehensive personal finance case, other mini-case studies, and calculation templates.

The program was approved by the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Board. Upon completion of the program, students are entitled to take the CFP exam administered by the CFP Board, which is an integral part of the prestigious CFP certification process.

BSBA Degree Requirements

IIII. BSBA Degree Requirements

The completion of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree includes:

A minimum of 124 semester hours of coursework and satisfaction of all degree requirements;

2.0 overall cumulative average;

2.0 average in major and minor fields of study;

A minimum of 30 semester hours of business coursework must be completed at Suffolk University; and,

An overall minimum of 45 semester hours of coursework must be completed at Suffolk University to be eligible to be considered for degree.

Students are responsible for knowing and complying with specific degree requirements. Any exception to the Program of Study requires written approval from Michele Rosenthal, Assistant Dean, Sawyer Business School.

Full-time students normally complete their degree requirements in four years. A student may shorten the time required by attending summer sessions. Part-time students normally take five to seven years to complete the requirements, depending on the course load carried.

Course descriptions may be updated periodically to reflect changes since the last published catalog.

Recommended Four-Year Course Sequence

Below is an overview of the courses and experiential requirements that BSBA students must complete and the year they are required or suggested to do so. The Business School’s curriculum is designed to enable students to acquire knowledge and skills cumulatively, building from introductory material to more specialized or advanced study in areas of major concentration. Prerequisites have been established for courses that require preparation in order for students to benefit fully from the learning experience. Students should meet with their advisors to review their program of study.

Students are responsible for taking courses in the prescribed sequence as necessary. This means:

All prerequisites must be satisfied.

Students must have satisfactorily completed 54 credits in order to register for upper division courses in the Business School (Business School undergraduate courses numbered 300 or higher, unless otherwise stated).

Students must have completed all freshman and sophomore required courses prior to registering in junior-level courses. In particular, students are expected to have completed required writing and quantitative courses before the junior year.

Note: Students who entered Suffolk prior to Fall 2014 are under a different program of study and should refer to their program evaluation and/or the catalog from that year for specific requirements. The Undergraduate Academic Advising Center can provide information about completing requirements where courses are no longer offered, or additional options now exist.

Freshman Year Requirements:

SBS-100 careerSTART

Prerequisites:

SBS students with 30 credits or less only. CAS students by special permission.

Credits:

1.00

Description:

SBS 100 engages students in a series of activities, discussions, and programs on campus to explore their interests and strengths and learn how courses and co-curricular experiences together help them achieve their goals. Students also develop innovation, team, and presentation skills, get involved on campus, and learn about campus resources and services that aid in a successful college experience. This is the first in a four-year sequence of career courses.

WRI-101 First Year Writing I

Credits:

4.00

Description:

Study and practice of the writing process and revision in terms of expository writing modes for an academic audience.

WRI-102 First Year Writing II

Prerequisites:

WRI-101 or ENG-099 with at least a B and ENG-P099 with a P or WRI-H103

Credits:

4.00

Description:

Study and practice of argumentative and research writing through further work with writing process and revision and the critical reading of a variety of texts.

ENT-101 Business Foundations

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course introduces students to foundational concepts in business, including functional areas, the life cycle, competition, stakeholders and ethical considerations. Students develop critical thinking by learning and using a problem solving process through a business situation analysis model to analyze various situations that confront managers and founders of small, medium, and large organizations. Students will also develop tools for analysis, allowing them to critically view business in a new and thoughtful way. The class culminates with student- teams presenting a detailed analysis and recommendations to a panel of executives and persuading them that the recommended strategy is not only feasible, but also practical for the stakeholders involved.

Term:

Offered Both Fall and Spring

Type:

Arts Admin Minor Elective

Creativity and Innovation (3 cr.)

Numerous courses are offered to meet this requirement. Search for course options by using the course type "CI."

Math (4 cr.)

Choose one based on your Math placement score:

MATH-128 Math for the Modern World

Prerequisites:

MATH level 2, or Mathshop, or MATH-104

Credits:

4.00

Description:

From the ISBN on a book, to buying a car, from the size of small chips in a cell phone, to the size of the national debt, or just reading a graph in the daily newspaper, mathematics plays an important and vital role in countless areas of life and your future career and courses included. Mathematics is both an art and a tool created by humans. The common bond is a way of thinking and a way of reasoning to describe and solve problems of many types. This course uses the context of modern real life problems to introduce math needed for literacy and problem solving in contemporary life and work. It uses a minimal amount of algebra and focuses on math models, concepts and basic math manipulations. It encourages students to move from anxiety about math, to using formulas well, to thinking critically in the math context to use math to solve problems and pose new problems. Topics include scientific notation, basic financial math, linear, exponential and polynomial models and an introduction to probability. (Formerly Math 132)

MATH-134 Calculus for Management & Social Sciences

Prerequisites:

MATH-104, MATH-121 or MATH level 4

Credits:

4.00

Description:

A one-semester introduction to differential and integral calculus. Theory is presented informally and topics and techniques are limited to polynomials, rational functions, logarithmic and exponential functions. Topics include a review of precalculus, linear regression, limits and continuity, derivatives, differentiation rules, implicit differentiation, related rates, applications of derivatives to graphing, minima/maxima, applications of the derivative, marginal analysis, differential equations of growth and decay, anti-derivatives, the definite integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, area measurements. This course cannot be used to satisfy core or complementary requirements by students majoring in chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or physics. Several sections offered each semester. *This course cannot be applied toward a departmental concentration in Mathematics by Sawyer Business School students.

Requirements also recommended to be taken during the Freshman Year:

STATS-250 Applied Statistics

Prerequisites:

Credits:

4.00

Description:

Application of statistical analysis to real-world business and economic problems. Topics include data presentation, descriptive statistics including measures of location and dispersion, introduction to probability, discrete and continuous random variables, probability distributions including binomial and normal distributions, sampling and sampling distributions, statistical inference including estimation and hypothesis testing, simple and multiple regression analysis. The use of computers is emphasized throughout the course. Normally offered each semester.

Type:

Quantitative Analysis

Social, Cultural and Global Diverse Perspectives (one course)

Numerous courses are offered to meet this requirement. Search for course options by using the course type "PERSP."

Globalization Requirement (one course)

Choose one of the three courses offered to meet this requirement. However, Global Business majors must take SIB 101. All other BSBA students may choose from the following:

SIB-101 Globalization

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course introduces the nature and processes of globalization which define today's international business environment. The course employs a multidisciplinary perspective to explore the growing interdependence of nations in their trade, investment, technology flows, and business operations. Topic include business, geographic, economic, social, cultural, political, and other issues related to globalization. The course is experiential in its approach. Students will undertake a team research project exploring globalization issues with reference to a particular country, region or industry.

Term:

Offered Both Fall and Spring

HST-149 Empires & Globalization in World History I

Credits:

4.00

Description:

This is the first of the two-course series of Empires and Globalization in World History. Course discusses the origins and development of globalization and capitalism from the perspective of economic history. Major issues include the formation of the medieval trade system, the development of finance and capitalism in the early modern ages, and economic changes prior to the Industrial Revolution. The specific topics may change every year due to new academic developments and publications. Cultural Diversity B

Term:

Offered Fall Term

Type:

Social & Intellectual HST

HST-150 Empires & Globalization in World History II

Credits:

4.00

Description:

This is the second of the two-course series of Empires and Globalization in World History. Course discusses the origins and development of globalization and capitalism from the perspective of economic history. Major issues include state-making, wars, and the rivalry among early modern empires, economic development, the Industrial Revolution and the formation of the global trade system. The specific topics may change every year due to new academic developments and publications. Cultural Diversity B

Term:

Offered Spring Term

Type:

Social & Intellectual HST

Sophomore Year Requirements

SBS-200 careerEXPLORE

Prerequisites:

SBS 100. Prerequisite will be waived with 30 or more transfer credits from another institution. SBS students with over 30 credits only. CAS students by special permission.

Credits:

1.00

Description:

SBS 200 fosters active exploration of career interests, jobs and fields. Students build introductory career management, information seeking, and self-presentation skills. Students refine oral and written communication through class presentations, networking, research, and writing a resume and cover letter. This is the second in a four-year sequence of career courses.

SBS-220 Business Writing

Prerequisites:

ENT 101 (formerly SBS 101); WRI 102 or WRI 103

Credits:

3.00

Description:

The world is constantly changing and businesses as well as individual employees must adapt. In order to effectively leverage future communication technologies and media, you must be a critical reader and have strong foundational writing and editing skills. In this course, current business news will be read for its content and to understand the interplay of language and purpose. You will learn to write effectively for business by focusing on your audience, purpose, tone, and the design of various business documents and by revising and refining your writing.

ACCT-201 Accounting for Decision Making I

Prerequisites:

MATH-128 or higher and WRI-102 or WRI-H103 or SBS-220

Credits:

3.00

Description:

Introduces students to the accounting cycle, the financial statements, and the theory underlying accounting as information. Provides users of accounting information with a basic understanding of how to appraise and manage a business. Addresses current accounting topics, including relevant ethical and international issues found in the financial press.

Term:

Offered Both Fall and Spring

Type:

Arts Admin Minor Elective

ACCT-202 Accounting for Decision Making II

Prerequisites:

ACCT-201

Credits:

3.00

Description:

Enables students to apply the concepts and skills from ACCT 201. They learn how to analyze the financial condition and performance of a firm, and how to use accounting information in business planning, decision-making, and control. Topics include cost-volume-profit analysis, costing systems, variance analysis, and the budget process. Discusses relevant current ethical and competitive issues found in the financial press.

Term:

Offered Both Fall and Spring

MKT-220 Business Research Methods

Prerequisites:

STATS 240 or STATS 250

Credits:

3.00

Description:

Business Research Methods is a general introduction to both quantitative and qualitative business research methods. Topics covered include the purpose of research, defining research and research problems, defining an hypothesis, problem solving and knowledge discovery, methods of quantitative and qualitative research, conducting literature reviews, designing appropriate methodologies, evaluating outcomes, analysis and communicating the results. Students will use Excel and SPSS to support research analysis, implementing what was learned in statistics and going beyond as they learn new data analysis techniques. Students will discuss and present research ideas and processes orally both informally and formally.

Requirements also recommended to be taken during the Sophomore Year:

EC-102 Global Macroeconomics

Prerequisites:

Non-CAS majors need to have completed at least 15 credits

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course examines the workings of the national and the global economy. It will describe the determination of Gross Domestic Product, the problems of unemployment, inflation, and the determination of economic growth. It will also describe and analyze the determination of the country's exchange rate, the balance of payments, and international borrowing and lending. A particular focus will be on understanding economic fluctuations (booms, busts, and recessions) in the domestic economy and its effects on other economies. It will analyze the role of the government and the effects of government spending and taxation on the economy. Furthermore, it will describe and analyze the determination of the quantity of money and interest rates in the economy and the role of the country's central bank. It examines the basis and pattern of international trade and the effects of a country's trade policy on the economy.

BLE-215 Business Ethics and Law

Credits:

3.00

Description:

Business ethics is applied ethics. Explores the roles and responsibilities of business in a global society. Teaches models of ethical decision-making that incorporate multiple points of view, including diverse cultural worldviews and legal perspectives. Addresses factors that contribute to and constrain ethical behavior in and by organizations. Students apply concepts to current business problems, such as anti-trust, accounting fraud, deceptive advertising, and environmental dumping.

Term:

Offered Both Fall and Spring

ISOM-201 Data and Decisions Analysis

Prerequisites:

MATH-128 or higher and STATS-240 or STATS 250.

Credits:

3.00

Description:

Introduces fundamental quantitative methods of using data to make informed management decisions. Topics include: decision modeling, decision analysis, regression, forecasting, optimization, and simulation, as it applies to the study and analysis of business problems for decision support in finance, marketing, service, and manufacturing operations. Practical business cases and examples drawn from finance, marketing, operations management, and other management areas are used to provide students with a perspective on how management science is used in practice. Excel spreadsheets are used extensively to implement decision models.

Term:

Offered Both Fall and Spring

MGT-217 Organizational Behavior

Prerequisites:

At least 30 credit hours and WRI-102 or WRI-H103

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course explores the application of sociological, psychological and anthropological concepts in domestic and international business settings. Attention is given to the study of human behavior in organizational settings, the organization itself, human interaction, and small group process.

Term:

Offered Both Fall and Spring

MKT-210 Principles of Marketing

Prerequisites:

WRI-101, WRI-102 or WRI-H103

Credits:

3.00

Description:

As part of the core curriculum for the BSBA, this course provides a comprehensive, innovative, managerial, and practical introduction to marketing. Students will learn and apply basic concepts and practices of modern marketing as used in a wide variety of settings. Technological advances, rapid globalization, economic shifts and cultural and environmental developments are causing profound changes in the marketplace. As the marketplace changes, so must the marketers who serve it. These new developments signify a brand new world of opportunities for forward thinking marketers. In response to these new developments, the focus of this course is on four major themes that go to the heart of modern marketing theory and practice: 1. Building and managing profitable customer relationships; 2. Building and managing strong brands; 3. Harnessing new marketing technologies in this digital age; and 4. Marketing in a socially responsible way around the globe.

ISOM-210 Management Information Systems

Prerequisites:

WRI-101 and ENT-101 and at least 24 completed credits

Credits:

3.00

Description:

Examines the rise of information-enabled enterprises and the role of information technologies/information systems (IT/IS) and e-commerce as key enablers of businesses and social changes globally. Topics include: the effective application of IT/IS to support strategic planning, managerial control, operations and business process integration in the digital economy, IT/IS related issues of ethics, and piracy and security in the information society.

Term:

FIN-200 Business Finance

Prerequisites:

Credits:

Description:

This course is a study of the functions of business finance and focuses on basic financial principles such as time value of money, risk and return tradeoffs, and asset valuation. Formally FIN 310.

Term:

Offered Both Fall and Spring

Requirements to
be completed by the end of the junior year

SBS-300 careerBUILD

Prerequisites:

SBS 200. Prerequisite will be waived with 45 or more transfer credits from another institution. SBS students only. CAS students by special permission.

Credits:

1.00

Description:

SBS 300 deepens students' career information and skills with a focus on professionalism. Students refine career documents based on personal branding with a focus on articulating the experiences, learning, and skills gained in previous internships, volunteer and work experiences, courses, and club or performance roles. Students use technology, personal networks and professional organizations to develop job search skills. This is the third in a four-year sequence of career courses.

EC-101 Applied Microeconomics

Prerequisites:

Non CAS majors need to have completed at least 15 credits.

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course introduces students to foundational principles of microeconomic theory, with an emphasis on applications of concepts to management decision-making in specific industry and market settings. It describes and analyzes the interaction of supply and demand and the behavior of the prices of goods, services. It explains the determinations of costs, output, strategic pricing, and governance by firms under conditions of perfect and imperfect competition in a global economy. In addition, it describes the supply demand for factors of production and the impact of taxes and government regulation and intervention on firms and consumers.

MGT-360 Leadership 360 Practicum

Prerequisites:

MGT 217 (formerly MGT 317); does not count toward the Management Major, nor the minor for BSBA students

Credits:

3.00

Description:

Leadership 360 Practicum provides a fundamental understanding of the principles of leadership and the core competencies, traits and behaviors that enable effective leadership. Students will conduct an in-depth self-examination of skills, abilities, personality, attitudes, values, and behaviors to increase self-awareness of their leadership competencies. Students will learn relevant leadership theories and introductory project management principles and techniques. They will apply leadership and project management skills in a mini-team project with a not-for-profit organization that seeks solutions to a specific challenge, leading to a project implementation plan. Students will present formally to the client; feedback to the presenters will reinforce their oral communication skills. This course is a requirement for all BSBA majors.

BLE-214 Principles of Business Law

Credits:

3.00

Description:

Introduces the field of business law. Provides an overview of the organization and operation of the American legal system, court system and legal procedure. Examines selected business law topics such as contracts, torts, criminal law,agency, and business organizations. Attention is given to the ways in which business law manifests important social and ethical precepts.

Term:

Offered Both Fall and Spring

Type:

Arts Admin Minor Elective

ISOM-319 Operations Management

Prerequisites:

ENT-101(formerly SBS 101) and ISOM-201 and at least 54 credits

Credits:

3.00

Description:

Introduces concepts and tools for managing operations in service/ manufacturing organizations where inputs such as raw material, labor, or other resources into finished services and/or goods. Strategic and tactical issues of operations management (OM), including: operations strategy, product and process design, capacity planning, quality management, inventory management, queueing theory and work force management are addressed. Quantitative models, analytical tools and case studies are used to analyze operational problems that business managers face in both local and global settings.

Term:

Offered Both Fall and Spring

Requirements to
be completed by the end of senior year

SBS-400 careerLAUNCH

Prerequisites:

90 credit hours required. SBS students only. CAS students by special permission.

Credits:

1.00

Description:

SBS 400 is the culminating career and professional experience for seniors. It focuses on career entry and transition, networking for career and job success, impression management, and related life-long learning skills. Students articulate and reflect on academic, work, and co-curricular experiences from the perspective of professionals entering or advancing their careers. This is the final course in a four-year sequence of career courses.

SIB-429 Strategic Management

Prerequisites:

Credits:

3.00

Description:

This course covers and integrates administrative processes and decision making under uncertainty in business areas of marketing, accounting, management, finance, personnel, and production. It also focuses on strategic and policy issues from the viewpoint of senior management in both domestic and international corporations. Case discussions help develop the conceptual framework for analysis and implementation of strategy and policy decisions.

Term:

Offered Both Fall and Spring

Science, Technology and Engineering (4 cr.)

Choose 1 STE (Science, Technology, and Engineering) science course. In the case of a course that is a lecture plus a lab, the student must complete both components to earn credit for the STE requirement. Numerous courses are offered to meet this requirement. Search for course options by using the course type "STE."

Experiential Components to be done anytime:

Global Engagement Experience

The Global Engagement requirement has a range of options including non-credit service courses, study or work abroad, credit-bearing courses with global experiences, global travel seminars, and more. Students choose one that best matches their personal and career interests.

SBS-150 Global Engagement: Our Diverse Boston

Credits:

0.00

Description:

Domestic students who are not planning to travel internationally may meet their Global Engagement Experience by participating in a community service program in one of Boston's ethnic or cultural communities. This will be organized by the Center for Community Engagement and opportunities may vary each semester. As part of this experience, students complete several reflective writing assignments.

Type:

Global Engagement Experience

SBS-162 Global Engagement: Home Away From Home

Prerequisites:

Credits:

0.00

Description:

International students studying here at our Boston campus are paired with another Suffolk student who helps them make the transition to studying in Boston. This is coordinated by the International Student Services Office. Students complete several writing assignments reflecting on their learning and experiences. Limited enrollment.

Type:

Global Engagement Experience

SBS-163 Global Engagement: American Family Visit

Credits:

0.00

Description:

International students studying here at our Boston campus are matched to local families who host them for a weekend visit, including meals and recreational activities. This is coordinated by the International Student Services Office. Students complete several writing assignments reflecting on their learning and experiences. Limited enrollment.

Type:

Global Engagement Experience

SBS-164 Global Engagement: Window on America

Credits:

0.00

Description:

International students studying here at our Boston campus may participate in this Boston-based experiential program where they attend local interactive cultural or historical programs and complete several reflective writing assignments. The opportunities vary each year. Limited enrollment.

Type:

Global Engagement Experience

SBS-160 Global Engagement: Studying Abroad

Prerequisites:

Instructor's consent required

Credits:

0.00

Description:

This zero credit course is for students concurrently studying abroad. It requires several reflective writing assignments related to the travel and study experience. Satisfactory completion of this co-requisite allows the study abroad experience to count toward the Global Engagement Requirement.

Type:

Global Engagement Experience

SBS-170 Global Engagement: Work Abroad

Prerequisites:

Instructor consent required

Credits:

0.00

Description:

This zero credit course is restricted to students who will complete an internship, volunteer job, teaching or other short-term position working abroad in a country other than their own. It requires several reflective writing assignments related to the global work experience.

Type:

Global Engagement Experience

SBS-175 Global Engagement: ASB Abroad

Credits:

0.00

Description:

Students completing an Alternative Spring Break program abroad (including Puerto Rico) may register for this course in order to count it toward the Global Engagement Requirement. The Center for Community Engagement will coordinate registration after the trip is concluded (no further assignments are required). Instructor permission required.

Type:

Global Engagement Experience

[ Note: each noncredit course above has a special purpose, carries no academic credit, does not require any tuition, and is graded pass/fail.]

Credit bearing options:

Courses for credit that have already been approved for the Global Engagement can be located by using the course search system. Enter course type "GLOBL" and then review the course details and prerequisites as well as the location of the course (Boston or Madrid campus). Some courses involve travel and fee, off-campus activities, or other requirements.

Global Travel Seminars are available to junior and seniors in SBS and require a course fee, separate from airfare. These can also be located using the search above or by looking for SIB 550 courses directly.

Alternative Winter Break: Students participating in the Alternative Winter Break also register for GVT 387: Reconciliation and Conflict. This four-credit course is a co-requisite for both the study trip to El Salvador or the study trip to Vietnam and provides an historic and social context. The Center for Community Engagement hosts this program, and more information can be found on the Alternative Winter Break Webpage.

Other courses: Students may petition to request that a course might count toward the Global Engagement requirement if it is proven to meet the learning goals for the Global Engagement Requirement by virtue of reflection assignments based on course-related travel outside the US or out-of-class research or course-embedded service-learning projects that involve extensive interaction with others whose country of origin differs from the student's own. See "OTher Options" below for instructions on how to petition.

Exceptions: The following courses may NOT count toward the Global Engagement requirement: SIB 101: Globalization, MKT 220: Business Research Methods, and MGT 360: Leadership Practicum. Some courses that meet the Creativity & Innovation requirement or the Diverse Perspectives requirement may double count for Global Engagement. These will be found by following the search procedure outlined above.

Other Options: Students may submit to the Undergraduate Programs Office a Global Engagement Petition to propose an alternative experience that meets the learning goals for the Global Engagement Requirement, which is not covered by the other options above. These may include extensive interaction via academic research projects, independent studies, volunteer or service projects with others whose culture, ethnicity or country of origin is different from their own in ways that meet the learning goals of this requirement. Students may be required to submit additional documentation about the experience, contact information for site supervisors, and/or proof of involvement. If approved, students would then register for SBS 180 Global Engagement– general. This zero-credit co-requisite requires several reflective writing assignments related to the experience.

Local Engagement Experience

The Local Engagement requirement has a range of options, including courses, co-curricular projects, tutoring, community service, and other engagement projects. Students choose one that best matches their personal and career interests.
Non-credit course options:

SBS-120 Local Engagement: Center for Community Engagement

Credits:

0.00

Description:

This zero credit course is for students concurrently volunteering in programs coordinated by the Center for Community Engagement (CCE). It requires several reflective writing assignments related to the volunteer experiences. Minimum expectations for the volunteer work are 20 hours in one semester. Volunteer hours will be documented by Center for Community Engagement. Students must maintain professional and/or appropriate behavior in all interactions with the community organization in order for this experience to count toward the Local Engagement Requirement.

Type:

Local Engagement Experience

SBS-121 Local Engagement: Alternative Spring Break

Credits:

0.00

Description:

This zero credit course is restricted to students concurrently participating in an Alternative Spring Break trip. Successful completion of the ASB trip will count toward the BSBA Local Engagement requirement. Students must abide by all ASB policies, behavioral expectations, and guidelines in order for this experience to count toward the Local Engagement Requirement.

Type:

Local Engagement Experience

SBS-122 Local Engagement: Jumpstart

Credits:

0.00

Description:

This zero credit course is restricted to Jumpstart Corps volunteers. Jumpstart is a two semester commitment that involves about 300 hours of volunteer time, which includes ongoing training and working directly with children. Successful completion of Jumpstart volunteer year will count toward the BSBA Local Engagement requirement. Students must volunteer for both semesters and maintain appropriate behavior in all interactions in the grade school in order for this experience to count toward the Local Engagement Requirement.

Type:

Local Engagement Experience

SBS-123 Local Engagement: Greek Organizations

Credits:

0.00

Description:

This noncredit course is restricted to students concurrently participating in a sorority or fraternity on campus and volunteering 20 or more hours in one semester. It requires several reflective writing assignments related to the volunteer experiences. Volunteer hours will be documented by the chapter advisor. Students must maintain professional and/or appropriate behavior in all interactions with the community organization in order for this experience to count toward the Local Engagement Requirement.

Type:

Local Engagement Experience

SBS-124 Local Engagement: Athletes Serving Boston

Credits:

0.00

Description:

This noncredit course is restricted to student athletes who participate in weekly service through programs sponsored by the Suffolk Athletics Department. It requires several reflective writing assignments related to the volunteer experiences. The advisor will monitor volunteer hours. Students must maintain professional and/or appropriate behavior in all interactions with the community organization in order for this experience to count toward the Local Engagement Requirement.

Type:

Local Engagement Experience

SBS-125 Local Engagement: Entrepreneurship

Credits:

0.00

Description:

This zero credit course is restricted to students concurrently volunteering 20 or more hours in one semester in programs coordinated by or approved by the Center for Entrepreneurship. Most opportunities require several reflective writing assignments related to the volunteer experiences. Volunteer hours will be documented by the Center for Entrepreneurship. Students must maintain professional and/or appropriate behavior in all interactions with the community organization in order for this experience to count toward the Local Engagement Requirement.

Type:

Local Engagement Experience

SBS-126 Local Engagement: Honors

Credits:

0.00

Description:

This zero credit course is restricted to students in the BSBA Honors Program concurrently volunteering 20 or more hours in one semester in programs coordinated by or approved by the Honors Program. It requires several reflective writing assignments related to the volunteer experiences. Volunteer hours will be verified by the Honors Program. Students must maintain professional and/or appropriate behavior in all interactions with the community organization in order for this experience to count toward the Local Engagement Requirement.

Type:

Local Engagement Experience

[Note: each noncredit course above has a special purpose, carries no academic credit, does not require any tuition, and is graded pass/fail.]

Courses for credit that have already been approved for the Local Engagement can be located by using the course search system. Enter the course type "LOCAL" and then review the course details and prerequisites as well as the location of the course (Boston or Madrid campus). Some courses involve off-campus activities or other requirements.

Other courses: Students may petition to request that a course might count toward the Local Engagement requirement if it is proven to meet the learning goals for the Local Engagement Requirement by virtue of reflection assignments based on course-embedded service-learning projects that involve extensive interaction with others off campus. See "Other Options" below for instructions on how to petition.

Exceptions: The following courses may NOT count toward the Local Engagement requirement: MKT 220: Business Research Methods, MGT 360:Leadership Practicum, MGT 419: Capstone Project, MGT 200: Leadership and Social Responsibility, nor any courses required for the BSBA business core. Some courses that meet the Creativity & Innovation requirement or the Diverse Perspectives requirement may double count for Local Engagement. These will be found by following the search procedure outlined above.

Other Options: Students may submit to the Undergraduate Programs Office a Petition Form for Local or Global Engagement to propose an alternative experience that meets the learning goals for the Local Engagement Requirement, which is not covered by the other options above. These include, but are not limited to: internships in not-for-profits; practicum or fieldwork assignments, academic research projects or independent studies working directly with a local population; and volunteer or service projects sponsored by professional, religious or other organizations. BEFORE beginning the experience, students are encouraged to review the petition form and inquire about their proposed option to confirm if the experience will count. Students may be required to submit additional documentation about the experience, contact information for site supervisors, and/or proof of involvement. If approved, students would then register for SBS 130 Local Engagement – general. This zero-credit, co-requisite requires several reflective writing assignments related to the experience.

II. Major Requirements Minimum (18-24 HRS)

III. Other credits and Free Electives (Credit varies)

In addition to completing all degree program and major requirements, students have free elective (“other”) credits that they may use to complete a minor, explore topics of interest by taking courses in the College of Arts & Sciences or the Business School, take honors challenge courses, or use toward a second major. Many transfer students bring in credits that are applied as free electives when there is no program equivalent. The number of free elective credits to be completed varies by major, number of transfer credits, and other factors. Note: BSBA students must complete a total of 124 credits to graduate. Students should refer to their program evaluation for credit counts, and discuss free elective options with their advisors.

If you earn a BSBA in Finance, you can specialize in specific areas that interest you. We offer four concentrations: Investment, Corporate Finance, Financial Institutions, and Financial Planning.

A major in finance prepares you for a wide range of careers in areas like security analysis, investment management, financial planning, banking, or real estate. You’ll learn how to manage the way people, institutions, markets, and countries generate and transfer wealth.

Throughout the program, you’ll get hands-on training in our simulated trading room, where you can analyze the latest stock quotes and compare currency exchange rates, just like professional traders. You’ll use the latest technology, including Compustat, CRSP, StockTrak, Bloomberg, and Morningstar.